Film Set Lingo: General Production Slang – Part 1

Working on a film set can be a daunting, albeit exciting, opportunity. There are tons of hurdles to jump including experience, pace and, of course, language. This week, I will focus on general production slang. That is, lingo that isn't focused on a single department.

Video Village – the area in which viewing monitors are placed for the director and other production personnel. Referred to by this name because of the propensity to fill with people, chairs, and overall “too many cooks in the kitchen”

Speak the Language

Like any job, there is short-hand and slang thrown about on sets, but the difference in this profession is how prevalent it truly is. The idea behind it is speed and efficiency.

Knowing the write term or slang for something can be the difference between someone who’s respected on set and someone who is snickered at during lunch.

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Film Set Lingo is a three-part series focusing on defining and clarifying the most commonly used slang and lingo on movie sets.